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thank you Beretta i went there (finally) today and they gave me both codes. i now have my radio back again! (cd interchanger bit the dust a long while back...) many thanks, nick

hello, firstly a thank you to all those who helped me with my suspension problems - i have now had the spring conversion fitted, and it rides fine (hard to tell any difference with the old EAS, apart from only one ride height). however, when the work was done the battery was obviously disconnected and my radio needs a pin code to reactivate it. the manual is as unhelpful as ever and vaguely refers to the entertainment booklet, which i guess has disappeared over the the years. do i have to contact Land Rover to get a replacement code? i'm loathe to spend any money on this! cheers, Nick

hello again, just a little bit more info: the past 2 times i have turned off the engine after a short journey the suspension has gone into max lift mode either on the front or the back and just stayed there with the engine off. as soon as i restarted engine for a new journey, it self-levelled back to the lowest of the low setting, so maybe the compressor isn't toast after all?? anyway, it's with the garage at the moment so i should have news later. if a competent mechanic is doing it, how many hours labour do you think it should take to fit the coil spring conversion btw?

ok not quite sure what you guys are saying, but for me £400 plus labour to have no more suspension troubles period seems a good trade the car will be scrap before the coils fail, no? (i do not off road etc etc) also, it's crazy that Guy Salmon were charging me nearly £200 (i seem to remember) per airbag... anyway, the car goes to the garage for a look tomorrow and we'll see what he says... thanks again, Nick

thinking about it, the ride prior to the failure was far more boaty than i remember it being when i first got the car... as to the cost of all this, i know that when i had it serviced in June they said i had leaks in 3 airbags, and i am assuming that i also now need a new compressor and looking at 4 airbags AND a new compressor, the cheaper option is going for the coil spring conversion right? if this is the case i will ask a small independent mechanic if he can fit this for me (as i said before, a DIY job is not an option). thanks, Nick

wow - yet more things i had no idea existed! out of interest, do i take it that this conversion means you only have one ride height, and that you no longer go lower at high speed, or have the ability to raise it ford rocks / river beds etc? ...not that i have ever contemplated the latter, like you never guessed! would this make the ride less "boaty"? and is it a case of buy this set then get someone to fit it? PS took the car for a drive today - harsh on road but ok, but our lane / farm track was hilariously bumpy to the point where me and the missus laughed so much our sides began to hurt!! cheers again, Nick

Voguese and QRover thank you also for your input i think you are slightly overestimating my mechanical abilities! i have changed a tyre once and generally for me doing something to the car means adding more screen wash!! however, it was very useful to realised probably what will be done to the car when i take it in for repair one day i would like to be able to do a few basic things to a car and work from there (i am ok with joinery now and started a few years ago from scratch), but given lack of time and also budget for tools to "play" with, it will have to wait. i also wonder whether a simpler car might be a better place to start? either way, thank you all for your help, and i'll let you know how our kidneys get on when i take it out for a test drive later today. cheers Nick

thank you very much Ally i'm going to give it a "whirl" round the village tomorrow and see what it's like, although avoiding bumps might be tricky: we live down a farm track! as to "needing" it, well we sure did when it snowed (anything 2 wheel drive was a no-go where we are) but apart from 4 or 5 days a year, normal cars will suffice. i know it's sacrelige to say, but i reckon my next 4wd is going to be a Toyota - pretty much all the gamekeeper types locally drive Hi-Lux, and i know they don't do it for the image! anyway, thank you again for your help - much appreciated. Nick

hello and Happy new Year to everyone. I have a RR 4.6 Vogue (2000, W plate) on New Year's Eve i got warning lights and alarm "EAS Failure" and "Max Speed 35mph" this comes against a background of airbag leaks - the car would lean heavily one side when parked, but when driving it was fine. after the alrm, the ride became extremely harsh and it now sits pretty much as low as it can get, and suspension is non-existant. two questions: 1. is the car ok to drive "to the station and back" if i keep below 35mph? 2. assuming 3 airbags and maybe the compressor need replacing, what is the ball park cost of this repair? (local garage, not LR approved) given i spent £2000 on repairs in June, i am inclined to spend a grand getting a banger / runaround for a year, and drop the Range Rover altogether as the cost is just crushing us. any thoughts or advice much appreciated. thanks, Nick

Thanks guys!

PS does this mean my airbags don't work at the moment? That is quite qorrying.

Thank you both kindly for your help. I guess it's time to take the old chap in to be looked at. Kind regards, Nick

Hi, I hope all had a good Christmas and New Year. I have a 2000 reg Range Rover (4.6 Auto). Recently, when left overnight / for some hours the suspension lets the car down REALLY low, and also unevenly. It never used to do this. I know the car "self levels" when left with engine off etc. but this is different. When I start the engine, the car self levels to regular ride height after a few seconds, and no warning lights are displayed, but I am unable to start and drive away immediately - tyres will scrape arches etc. Do I have a suspension fault, and is it serious or do I just get on with it? Many thanks, Nick

Thank you kindly - will give it a whirl. Kind regards, Nick

Hi, I am looking for the workshop manual for Range Rover Classic (1993) - it's a manual diesel. I have searched the net but couldn't find any downloadable versions. I'm happy to shell out the £55 and buy a hard copy, but obviously if anyone can direct me to a free online download that would be most appreciated. Kind regards, Nick